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Community foundation · EIN 85-0455682

Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM

Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico is a community foundation based in Las Cruces, NM. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.73M in grants paid across 389 grants, with $56.6M in total assets. Its largest grants went to New Mexico State University F, Mesilla Valley Economic Dev A and NM Association for Infant Men.

How to request funding

Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

The CFSNM performs due diligence to ensure that grants will be used for charitable purposes and for the purpose intended. Recipient organizations are required to provide documentation confirming that grant funds were used for the purpose intended.

Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.

Mission

The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico serves as a community resource, connects donors to needs, and supports charitable organizations in their work.

As stated on its Form 990.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
New Mexico State University FLas Cruces, NMGeneral Operations$481,840
Mesilla Valley Economic Dev ALas Cruces, NMGeneral Operations$325,000
NM Association for Infant MenAlbuquerque, NMGeneral Operations$308,000
Jardin de los NinosLas Cruces, NMGeneral Operations$258,973
Borderplex Bi-National Econ AEl Paso, TXGeneral Operations$250,000
University of ChicagoChicago, ILNM Evidence-building$220,000
Franklin Mountain PackagingSanta Teresa, NMEconomic Development$150,000
Community Action Agency SNMLas Cruces NM, NMGeneral Operations$110,500
100 Chaves County LLCHagerman, NMGeneral Operations$95,000
Dona Ana Community CollegeLas Cruces, NMGeneral Operations$89,013
3 Suns BirthRoswell, NMGeneral Operations$82,500
Monti IncSanta Teresa, NMGeneral Operations$75,000
Ivy Child International IncConcord, MAGeneral Operations$58,592
Casa de PeregrinosLas Cruces, NMGeneral Operations$51,545
Seco Spice LTD CoBerino, NMGeneral Operations$50,000
The Hive EducationSunland Park, NMGeneral Operations$50,000
New Mexico Immigrant Law CentAlbuquerque, NMGeneral Operations$30,000
The Mescalero Apache Tribe EOMescalero, NMDisaster Relief$30,000
Mesilla Valley Community of HLas Cruces, NMGeneral Operations$23,625
Toro Steel Buildings LtdGrand Rapids, MIGeneral Operations$20,433
Help End Abuse For Life - TheRuidoso Downs, NMGeneral Operations$16,500
Childrens Reading AllianceLas Cruces, NMGeneral Operations$15,180
Bidii Baby FoodsGallup, NMGeneral Operations$15,000
Bold Futures NMLas Cruces, NMGeneral Operations$15,000
Farmington Municipal SchoolsFarmington, NMGeneral Operations$15,000

The 25 largest of 389 grants listed on the return. 334 grants to individuals ($211K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico accept grant applications?

Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.

How much does Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $4,733,083 in grants paid (389 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to New Mexico State University F (NM), $482K, Mesilla Valley Economic Dev A (NM), $325K, NM Association for Infant Men (NM), $308K, Jardin de los Ninos (NM), $259K and Borderplex Bi-National Econ A (TX), $250K.